How long is the commute from Falmouth (community), MA?
Workers who live in Falmouth (community), MA take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
20.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 20.9%
How people in Falmouth (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Falmouth (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.4% (±9.1 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.0% (±9.6 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±7.5 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Falmouth (community), the average commute is lower than in Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Falmouth (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Falmouth (community) ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 160 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Falmouth (community)
| Vehicles available | Falmouth (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.9% (±5.5 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±7.5 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±7.5 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Falmouth (community), the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Barnstable County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Falmouth (community)
| Falmouth (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±7.5 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±5.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Falmouth (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Barnstable County (94.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Falmouth (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth (community) | — | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Teaticket | 1.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| East Falmouth | 2.9 mi | 35.5 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| West Falmouth | 3.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Tisbury | 5.4 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Falmouth | 6.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Vineyard Haven | 6.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Bluffs | 7.1 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mashpee | 7.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Teaticket, MA (27.5 minutes), East Falmouth, MA (35.5 minutes), West Falmouth, MA (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | North Eastham | 21.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 24 | West Chatham | 20.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 25 | Orleans (community) | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Chatham (community) | 18.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | West Dennis | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Brewster (community) | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | Falmouth (community) | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 30 | Dennis (community) | 15.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Provincetown (community) | 12.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Falmouth (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Falmouth, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Falmouth (community)
How long is the average commute in Falmouth (community)?
Workers who live in Falmouth (community), MA take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Falmouth (community) without a car?
20.9% of households in Falmouth (community) have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Falmouth (community)?
23.3% (±7.5 points) of workers who live in Falmouth (community) worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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